Gavin vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Gavin Rank #254

Kieran Rank #441

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Gavin or Kieran more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kieran mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Gavin and Kieran boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.